Posted on 02/11/2014 2:31:09 AM PST by Gigantor
Shirley Temple has died. RIP.
R.I.P.
I was thinking about her the other day and wondering about her. RIP Shirley.
I think that’s a hoax.
Not on ABC news or anywhere else.
RIP. I loved watching her movies as a little girl. She was such a gifted actress.
link does not work and no news source confirms.
hoax
Yeah, I think it’s an internet and facebook hoax that has been circulating for awhile now.
Actually popping up everywhere now on legitimate news sites.
http://en.mediamass.net/people/shirley-temple/deathhoax.html
“Shirley Temple dead 2014” : Actress killed by internet death hoax
By Jessica Simpson
Washington
Last updated on February 11, 2014
Shirley Temple is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax
News of actress Shirley Temple’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the February 2014 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actress best known for her roles in Fort Apache, The Little Princess or Heidi is alive and well.
UPDATE 11/02/2014 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Shirley Temple death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actress’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. Shirley Temple’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actress’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (February 09, 2014), our beloved actress Shirley Temple passed away. Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 in Santa Monica. She will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 85-year-old actress was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actress of Shirley Temple’s stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (72%) of respondents think those Shirley Temple death rumors are not funny anymore.
Shirley Temple Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actress Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Monday (February 10) the actress’ reps officially confirmed that Shirley Temple is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
All good hoaxes come to an end. She’s dead. Its everywhere.
Heidi or Football? Hmmm that’s a tough one.
RIP to the perennially cute little girl.
“Oh, I'm ever so pissed”
RIP.
Anyone can fake up a screen shot.
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